AMANDA, Ohio (May 13, 2026) – Amanda-Clearcreek Local Schools (A-C) presented multiple learning opportunities for students in grades six through eight on Monday, May 11 during its Middle School Career Day. Activities allowed students to engage with career pathways through interactive skills-building sessions. A-C Middle School staff collaborated with parents of students and other community professionals to display various educational backgrounds and job responsibilities for a comprehensive view of potential pathways into adulthood.
The A-C Middle School Career Day is the culmination of students’ recent unit on career exploration through OhioMeansJobs. Teachers chose coursework dedicated to preparing students for future opportunities, reinforcing the link between project-based learning that aligns with employability skills and academic or career ambitions. Early career awareness also prepares students for similar curriculum in high school through the A-C Transitions and Career Path Course. Through partnerships with the Fairfield County Workforce Development Center and Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools, A-C offers work-based learning and apprenticeship opportunities for current students.
“Career preparedness is critical for young learners; connecting their academic journeys to tangible opportunities beyond the classroom,” said Dr. Timothy Edwards, superintendent of Amanda-Clearcreek Local Schools. “A-C prioritizes the futures of our students, and this Career Day underscores our commitment to engaging learners early on with the right resources and skills to succeed.”
“Career day provides students the opportunity to explore potential career interests outside of the traditional classroom,” said Aimee Cochran, middle school principal at Amanda-Clearcreek Local Schools. “Through engaging presentations and interactions from a wide range of professionals, students can connect with professionals in various fields, ask meaningful questions, and begin to build a vision and plan for their future.”
Students also participated in Real Money. Real World. (RMRW), a youth-focused financial literacy program designed by Ohio State University’s Extension. Led by A-C social studies teacher Josiah Bernard, students were assigned randomized professions and tasked with money management scenarios that demonstrated applicable lessons on budgeting, cost-of-living decisions, and financial security.
“Integrating real-world skills into academic curriculum can help build independence, decision-making skills, and responsibility in students at a young age,” said Mr. Bernard. “This sets up students to be better prepared to handle challenges and make informed decisions as they get older.”
For more information about Amanda-Clearcreek Local Schools, visit www.amanda.k12.oh.us or follow the district on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Amanda.Clearcreek.Schools.
